Great gear video; thanks to you and your sister for creating it! Very helpful as I get ready to start at Crazy Cook soon (I start on the same date you started last year!), although I am only doing the state of NM on this trip. Your pre-filter is genius! Any chance you have a bit of video, or some description, you could share with us on how you constructed it? I'll probably give it a shot myself pretty soon but would love a few details on exactly what you did and how you did it. Love your videos, and the Q&A sessions; very informative! Congratulations on an amazing adventure, and journey completed!

@travelinbeat

Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris so glad you found my video helpful! I do have a few clips of the pre-filter making process in my CDT announcement video-- kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYCDmribhtGoeqw.htmlm00s I used a specific plastic bonding glue but I can't recall which one at the moment. I used the pre-filter for every waterborne for the entire trail and never had any issues with the parts separating. I'd DEFINITELY recommend you build yourself you, NM especially is brutal for water

Good luck

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Best of luck on trail. -No Shame

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Hey!! No Shame!! So good to see you checking in!! Hope you'll stick around and comment often, also hope you're able to put in some miles of your own somewhere this year! PCT'23??

hey there - - long-time subscriber of you channel. I started to rewatch your CDT series as I am contemplating my attempt of CDT with two sections hikes (split over two years). As I rewatch your CDT adventure, I am struck by the incredible content, learnings, insights and experience you provide. While watching this video, you mentioned creating a "pre-filter" mechanism of your water filtration system. I am wondering if you can share any other details on supplies and guidance for creating "pre-filter" (most interested on the material and related specifications used to create the filter). Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!!!

@travelinbeat

2 ай бұрын

Hey Andrew, thanks for the proverbial coffee! I did a brief kind of overview of my prefilter in my CDT announcement video on youtube, available here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYBkmribhtGoeqw.htmlsi-9QceFOvymZ4I-w36&t=13m00s . Basically it was the Sawyer hose attachment nipple end that I sawed down and filed for the female thread, glued to the similarly sawed off and filed top / male thread of a smartwater bottle. I attached the two pieces using www.loctiteproducts.com/en/products/fix/super-glue/loctite_plasticsbondingsystem.html , which worked AMAZINGLY and hasn't failed yet even after both the entire CDT and PCT. The mesh is just held in place using the standard Sawyer gasket. Perhaps I should do a full video on this item, you're far from the first person to ask about it! Thanks again for the donation, please let me know how it goes for you! BTW: I would ABSOLUTELY 110% recommend building yourself one. Check a quick example of its effacacy at: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoF-2qqtgJCxmto.htmlsi-gnPkV5pBNM5Ii17S&t=9m04s

Pre filter is genius nice work man

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man! It's working great so far!!

@337WHITE

2 жыл бұрын

I’m putting in a future video request for a how-to video for this pre-filter. Thanks

Excited to follow along! Hope you have an awesome time. Max and I will be watching!

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kaleb!! Really looking forward to having you guys along!!

Great job to you and your sis on the gear video! I love the pre-filter for your water filter that you made. I have also been struggling with deciding what I wanna do about my sleep system for the PCT, but I’ve got time to figure that out. Can’t wait to watch your journey. I will be sending positive vibes to ya on the 3rd. Hike on brother! ~Smiles

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Smiles!! When do you get back on trail again?

Looks great!

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry!

Love your gear list, seeing something not super ul and a bit more realistic for most of us is a nice change ... looking forward to following you along the trail!

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Yeah I definitely am happy to reference the UL community, but really I just like what I like, so I save weight where I feel like I can, but fundamentally I still want to enjoy myself, so it's a fine needle to thread for sure!

I’m SO freakin’ excited for your start…Until your 1st vid beat…Good Luck and GOD Speed!! 👍🏻👏🏻💪🏻🙏🏻

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Money!! So honored that you'll be joining me again!!

Good Luck! This is going to be epic. Looking forward to your thoughts on trail when it comes time to make decisions on the myriad of CDT alternates. Safe travels and Enjoy!

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jim! I'm thrilled that you'll be following along onthis adventure as well!!

What kind of gimbal and trecking pole mount do you use? Can you talk more about your camera gear? Thanks. Great video.

@travelinbeat

Жыл бұрын

I don't use a gimbal-- all stabilization is achieved with the GoPro's features-- the trekking pole mount is a "StickPic," a small, lightweight, thru-hiker-made accessory without which I would be totally hopeless to achieve so many of the shots I capture. I'd DEFINITELY recommend the StickPic to anyone interested in shooting videos while using trekking poles, and the owner, Rodney is a super awesome dude!

Need to rock the new Nats cherry blossom hat on trail. Good luck!

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

I just went by the team store yesterday and definitely thought about it!!! Gatta stick with the OR hat though, way lighter 😉

Straight dope aside - to the makers of the products he is loyal to…somebody sponsor this guy.

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Very appreciated sentiment! So glad you're enjoying my videos!!

We are so excited for you!!! We will be tuning into your journey and cheering you on until the very end!

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tana!! Your support and encouragement mean so much to me!!

Do you have a leash for your ice axe? If it slips out of your hands then you are connected by the leash. I use a 6’ nylon strap. Tie to head other end tie a loop to put your hand through. Did you have a knife? You might consider a small knife. Good vid, thanks for sharing.

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

I did wind up grabbing an ice axe leash from Black Diamond, glad you noticed it was missing and decided to comment! For knife, I just have the Victorinox basic Swiss Army knife

id like to order a sawyer prefilter please, thank youuuu : )

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Is this the Heater I think it is??

@mountainlifemagic3207

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@thereluctanthiker2211

2 жыл бұрын

I also would like to order the pre filter!! 😎. Can’t wait to see y’all on trail!! Wish y’all would have done PCT first so we could be back together!! Have a BLAST! 😊😎

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

So far this whole pre-filter idea is purely theoretical and tested only in my kitchen sink. The real test will be seeing how well it performs with the real-world struggles of filthy water, freezing temperatures, dirt, and frequent use. If it works as I'm hoping, I'd love to get some out to my friends:)

@thereluctanthiker2211

2 жыл бұрын

@@travelinbeat I would have expected this to have been completed prior to your CDT Thru hike. Wow! What have you been doing?!? 🤣😂🤣. Lol you know I am kidding! I hope the research proves effective in the development of “the next great, Thru hiker must-have!!” 😎

that bidet works best if you get the small (perfect designated size) Evian water battle which has just a tad bigger hole for bidet to fit into. I found most water bottles too small to get It in and out.

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it definitely takes a bit of work with the SmartWater bottle and only barely fits, but it's good enough for me so far!

Looking forward to this next adventure. Say hi to Shaker Hikes-lighthouse if you see him on the trail. Seems like a really nice guy from Maine.

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks, I'll definitely keep an eye out for your bud-- I've already met about a half dozen hikers and I'm having dinner with 2 more across the street in 15min!

Wait, did you not pack any sleep clothes? Also, you can just just a plastic grocery bag for overflow items from your food bag as needed. Double bag them if you think there will be bad weather.

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

My sleeping bag liner is basically my sleep clothes most nights-- I do have my camp socks abd usually my warmer layers work for sleeping if necessary

@HikingMishap

2 жыл бұрын

@@travelinbeat I guess I would just hate the idea of trying to find my sweaty hiking pants in the night to bolt out of my tent in some kind of bathroom emergency or animal encounter so I'm not butt naked XD

That pre filter is an awesome idea! what is this "special" glue you speak of? PVC glue?

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if someone might ask about that!! I tried to research the specific type of plastic used in these components and then which glue is made for this type and the consensus seemed to be that LocTite 681925 2-part Plastic Bonding System was what I wanted. So far it feels good and solid, we'll see how it handles trail life. I also used an epoxy around the seam after letting the Loctite cure completely. I doubt if the epoxy will do much for the strength specifically, but I wanted to kind of seal it up a bit so no small debris could get in between the glued components. Plus I already had epoxy lying around and I just like finding uses for it 😄

@evansmith4683

2 жыл бұрын

@@travelinbeat awesome! Im going to try to make a few with all the extra sawyer parts I have accumulated. Glad I didnt throw them away now. I appreciate the quick response.

You might consider having the sealskinz from Cuba,NM onward. There'll be snow and big stretches of high mountain meadows full of melting icy water runoff through the San Pedro wilderness (right after Cuba). And both again from a few miles past Ghost Ranch up to Chama. What is your approximate base weight? (I am not a light or ultra light backpacker, so no shade here. I just like to have an idea of how much weight different hikers pack. Thx.)

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the headsup on the sealskinz and Cuba! Base weight definitely moves around a bit depending on what gear I have out at the time, so it may be easiest just to check my LighterPack page linked in the description. I definitely reference UL, but don't have the interest in going all the way UL

Where I come from, that's not what FUPA stands for lol

@travelinbeat

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I guess the guys at Zpacks had some fun with that 😉